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Educational theorists often distinguish between the mechanics of decoding and the ultimate goal of literacy. Initially, a child's mental energy is consumed by translating visual symbols into sounds. As this process becomes effortless and automatic, their cognitive resources are liberated to focus on higher-level meaning. If a reader must consciously pause to decipher every word, the flow is interrupted and the overall meaning is lost. Therefore, fluent decoding is considered a necessary condition for successful ...
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